OSA sufferers snore at night and complain of chronic fatigue and daytime sleepiness. Treatment comprises a multipronged approach to a multilevel problem.

OSA DIAGNOSIS:

• Diagnostic upper airway endoscopy in clinic
• Sedated upper airway endoscopy in minor theatre 
• Partial sleep studies
• Full polysomnography with or without video surveillance

OSA TREATMENT OPTIONS:

• Weight management
• CPAP continuous positive airway pressure device prescription

OSA SURGERY OPTIONS:

• Nasal septoplasty
• Nasal turbinate reduction with radiofrequency or coblation
• Tonsillectomy
• Adenotonsillectomy with coblation
• Palate radiofrequency
• Palate surgery such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
• Tongue base reduction with radiofrequency